He was preceded in death by his Parents, Son: Michael, and 9 Brothers and Sisters.∼Kenneth G. Bender, age 83, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 02, 2020 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be private.
Kenneth Guido Bender was born December 14, 1936 in Cornlea, Nebraska to Edward and Clara (Hemmer) Bender. He graduated from Humphrey High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army. On September 26, 1959 Ken married the love of his life, Betty Shanle at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. They lived in various locations before moving to Columbus in 1970. He worked in tool & die at D&L, Behlen Manufacturing and Paraclipse. He also worked with his wife Betty as a professional installer at Designers Inn. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. He loved all sports especially Nebraska Sports and was an avid storyteller.
Ken is survived by:
Wife: Betty Bender of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Kathleen (Michael) Sloggett of Eaton, CO
Daughter: Joni (Tim) Richter of Lincoln, NE
Daughter: Jackie (Bob) Wattam of Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Daughter: Vicki (Delbert) Chollar of Columbus, NE
9 Grandchildren
3 Great granddaughters
1 Great grandson
and many Nieces and Nephews
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Son: Michael, and 9 Brothers and Sisters.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Son: Michael, and 9 Brothers and Sisters.∼Kenneth G. Bender, age 83, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 02, 2020 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be private.
Kenneth Guido Bender was born December 14, 1936 in Cornlea, Nebraska to Edward and Clara (Hemmer) Bender. He graduated from Humphrey High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army. On September 26, 1959 Ken married the love of his life, Betty Shanle at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. They lived in various locations before moving to Columbus in 1970. He worked in tool & die at D&L, Behlen Manufacturing and Paraclipse. He also worked with his wife Betty as a professional installer at Designers Inn. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. He loved all sports especially Nebraska Sports and was an avid storyteller.
Ken is survived by:
Wife: Betty Bender of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Kathleen (Michael) Sloggett of Eaton, CO
Daughter: Joni (Tim) Richter of Lincoln, NE
Daughter: Jackie (Bob) Wattam of Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Daughter: Vicki (Delbert) Chollar of Columbus, NE
9 Grandchildren
3 Great granddaughters
1 Great grandson
and many Nieces and Nephews
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Son: Michael, and 9 Brothers and Sisters.
Family Members
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Leonard Nicholas "Len" Bender
1914–2010
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Evelyn Catherine Bender Ternus
1915–2001
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PFC Robert C Bender
1917–1944
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Laverna Clara Bender Alexander
1919–2006
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Eileen Rose Bender Fischer
1921–1980
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Donald Daniel Bender
1922–1997
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Howard John Bender
1925–1996
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James Edward Bender
1927–2019
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Phyllis M Bender
1931–1939
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